There's no shortage of great pasta to be found in this country, and we've tracked down the single best pasta dish in every state.

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The Best Pasta Dish in Every State

Massachusetts: Scampo, Boston: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

James Beard Award-winning chef and Daily Meal Council member Lydia Shire’s Scampo is a true Boston gem. You might call it “Italianish”: While Italian at heart, Shire isn’t afraid to incorporate a tandoori oven or Spanish ibèrico ham into the mix, and the menu is fun and playful. Handmade breads come in seven varieties. There’s a full "mozzarella bar" five different seasonal fresh mozzarella-based dishes (just opt for the mozzarella tasting, you know you want to). But when she devotes her attention to simple, straight-ahead classic Italian fare, you end up with one of the best plates of pasta you’ll ever have. Her aglio e olio is as simple as can be – al dente spaghetti tossed with high quality olive oil, garlic, hot pepper flakes, and a sprinkling of cheese – but it’s a master class in balance and moderation.